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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – FEDERAL

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Minister Burke introduces water amendment Bill to Federal Parliament

Federal Minister for Water, Tony Burke, this week introduced to Federal Parliament the Water Amendment (Long-term Average Sustainable Diversion Limit…[Read More]

Inquiry into barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration

The Federal Government has requested the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12 month Inquiry into “the non-financial barriers to mineral…[Read More]

Revising guide for up to date floor risk information for infrastructure development

An agreement has been signed between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia to revise the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide to…[Read More]

Recycling chemical containers and safe disposal of unwanted chemicals

Just a reminder that there are a couple of programs available that recycle unwanted chemical containers, as well as collect…[Read More]

New national legislation effective 1 Oct 2012 – Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation is expected to come into effect on 1 October 2012, after passing…[Read More]

EPBC Act to be updated to grant Environment Minister additional legal powers

Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke is seeking changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conversation (EPBC) Act to extend his…[Read More]

Method for estimating emissions from coal seam gas extractions – comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is seeking comment on methods for estimating emissions from coal seam…[Read More]

Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Communications Program

In an effort to provide farmers, land managers and their key influencers with credible, clear and consistent information on the…[Read More]

Comment sought on design of an accredited scheme for carbon service providers under CFI

As part of the Carbon Farming Skills program, the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released, for…[Read More]

Building during a climate change – reports

A suite of 4 reports have been released by the Federal Department of Climate Change to assist with informed decisions…[Read More]

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